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Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS), 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville, ON (2026)

02/05/2026

Survivors deserve ongoing access to justice!

In March 2026, federal funding for Independent Legal Advice (ILA) and Independent Legal Representation (ILR) for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence is set to end.

If this funding is not renewed, survivors across Canada may lose access to trauma-informed legal supports - supports that help them understand their rights and safely navigate criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal systems. In the last year alone, nearly 10,000 survivors relied on these services.

This isn’t just a funding issue. It’s about safety, dignity, and trust in systems that survivors are already forced to navigate with enormous barriers. National reports - including Rethinking Justice (2025) - have been clear: legal supports reduce re-traumatization and improve access to justice.

SAVIS is proud to stand alongside 100+ organizations across Canada in signing a joint letter calling on the federal government to:
- Provide immediate bridge funding beyond March 31, 2026
- Commit to permanent, sustainable funding for ILA & ILR
- Meet with service providers to protect survivor-centred justice

Survivors deserve more than short-term pilot programs.�They deserve ongoing access to justice - now and always!

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01/31/2026

Join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day in partnership with The Dinner Party and other inspiring, community-driven organizations. This special evening will honour the achievements, voices, and leadership of women while creating space for meaningful connection and celebration.

We are thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Kate McKenna, a Canadian Screen Award–winning broadcaster and producer, and the host of the Northern Super League on TSN, who will share her insights and experiences from the world of sports media and beyond.

Don’t miss this unforgettable and empowering night filled with inspiration, conversation, and celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you and hope to see you there!

01/26/2026

📣 Registration is now open for our 2026 Sexual Violence: Recognize, Respond, Refer Training Series

The Halton Community Sexual Violence Educational Collaborative is offering this six-part intensive training series, with SAVIS proud to support this important initiative aimed at strengthening community responses to sexual violence.

This public education series equips participants with practical, trauma-informed knowledge to support survivors effectively. Through expert-led discussions, interactive activities, and scenario-based learning, participants will build confidence in responding to disclosures, making appropriate referrals, and minimizing the risk of re-traumatization.

This training is not designed to create experts, but to provide essential tools to recognize signs of sexual violence, respond with care, and connect survivors to professional supports.

Open to anyone who works with or supports people - including those in social services, healthcare, education, sports, community programming, and beyond - this series brings community members together to help create safer, more informed communities.

If this training would benefit you or someone you know, we highly encourage you to register and share this opportunity!

👉 Register here: �https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1oXxCbXqtEI6ezA98cmjW4AVpAJmugbA_P_bGTnsxm7KqEg/viewform?usp=dialog

❗Limited spots available!❗

01/19/2026

As we’ve newly entered into 2026, SAVIS invites you to lead with compassion - for yourself and for others. 💜

The start of a new year can bring many emotions. Self-care doesn’t have to look like big changes or resolutions. It can be gentle, flexible, and grounded in what helps you feel safe and supported.

Whether that means resting, setting boundaries, reaching out for support, or simply taking things one day at a time, your care matters. Healing is not linear, and there is no “right” pace.

This year, we encourage compassion over pressure and care over perfection. You deserve support, understanding, and kindness. 💜

01/17/2026

📣 Registration is now open for our 2026 Sexual Violence: Recognize, Respond, Refer Training Series

The Halton Community Sexual Violence Educational Collaborative is offering this six-part intensive training series, with SAVIS proud to support this important initiative aimed at strengthening community responses to sexual violence.

This public education series equips participants with practical, trauma-informed knowledge to support survivors effectively. Through expert-led discussions, interactive activities, and scenario-based learning, participants will build confidence in responding to disclosures, making appropriate referrals, and minimizing the risk of re-traumatization.

This training is not designed to create experts, but to provide essential tools to recognize signs of sexual violence, respond with care, and connect survivors to professional supports.

Open to anyone who works with or supports people - including those in social services, healthcare, education, sports, community programming, and beyond - this series brings community members together to help create safer, more informed communities.

If this training would benefit you or someone you know, we highly encourage you to register and share this opportunity!

👉 Register here: �https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1oXxCbXqtEI6ezA98cmjW4AVpAJmugbA_P_bGTnsxm7KqEg/viewform?usp=dialog

❗Limited spots available!❗

12/22/2025

FOG - Fear, Obligation, and Guilt - can keep survivors feeling trapped in abusive situations.

These feelings are not a sign of weakness. They are the result of manipulation and control, and they can make it difficult to recognize harm, trust your instincts, or see a way forward.

Understanding FOG helps validate survivors’ experiences and reminds us that these feelings are real, common, and never their fault.

Everyone deserves safety, support, and a life free from violence. 💜

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12/18/2025

Happy Holidays from the SAVIS team! ✨💜

Wishing you a season filled with joy, gratitude, and new opportunities. Thank you for being part of our journey this year!

12/17/2025

Trauma-informed spaces recognize that many people carry lived experiences of trauma - even when it isn’t visible. 💜

These spaces prioritize safety, choice, trust, and empowerment. They reduce harm, avoid retraumatization, and centre compassion in how we listen, respond, and support one another.

At SAVIS, we believe that trauma-informed approaches are essential to creating environments where survivors feel respected, believed, and supported. When we lead with understanding, we help make healing possible.

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12/06/2025

December 6th marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 💜

Today, SAVIS joined , , and for a candlelight vigil honouring the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique, and all the women, girls, and gender-diverse people whose lives have been taken or forever changed by gender-based violence.

We stood together in silence, and we listened to survivors share their lived experiences - a powerful reminder that remembrance must be paired with meaningful action.

We had the opportunity to meet with Federal MP Sima Acan () to discuss the urgent need for stronger protections for survivors and the policy changes required to end gender-based violence in our communities.

This day is more than a moment of reflection - it’s a call to transform the systems and laws that continue to fail survivors. We welcome steps like Bill C-14 and Bill C-15, aimed at strengthening Canada’s response to gender-based violence through reforms, increased supports, and investments in frontline services.

SAVIS remains committed to working with community partners, advocates, and elected officials to push for the real, lasting change survivors deserve. Together, we will continue the work to end gender-based violence. 💜

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12/03/2025

✨ DAY 8 - Calling In vs Calling Out ✨

Calling In and Calling Out are two approaches we can use to respond to harmful behaviour - from discrimination and microaggressions to acts of violence. Calling Out brings attention to harm publicly, while Calling In invites reflection and accountability through conversation and care.

Both approaches have value. Both can create change.
�At SAVIS, we believe that choosing the response that best supports safety, learning, and accountability helps us build stronger, more compassionate communities.

Together, we can create spaces where harm is named, accountability is encouraged, and growth is possible. 💜

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